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Romania · TRANSYLVANIA TOURS

The 15 Best Transylvania Tours from Bucharest

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Transylvania starts about two hours north of Bucharest and rewards every extra hour you give it. These 15 trips cover it honestly, from single long days to two-night loops through Sighișoara and Sibiu. What each leaves out matters as much as what it includes, so both are noted.

Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest - Peleș Castle in Sinaia: what you can expect without rushing

1.Transylvania and Dracula Castle Full Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,589 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Full-day Transylvania castles from Bucharest: Peleș and Bran plus Brasov old town, with guided history, photo stops, and castle free time.

“🌟 5-Star Review I had a wonderful experience on my Viator tour from Romania to Transylvania. Our guide, Sebastian, provided exceptional service throughout the day. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and attentive, making the entire experience smooth and enriching. His insights brought the history and culture of Transylvania to life, and his warm personality made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour — and especially Sebastian — for anyone visiting Romania!”

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Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest - The road time: what it buys you (and how to handle it)

2.Castles of Transylvania: Private Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

Private Transylvania day trip from Bucharest to Peleș, Bran, and Brasov with hotel pickup, an English guide, and flexible time.

“One of the best tours ever! Florin is the best driver/tour guide- with deep knowledge and Romanian Pride! He even quickly customized our tour- adding more sights- totally worth it!”

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2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest - Sighisoara’s Medieval Citadel: Walking the Real Neighborhoods

3.2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $120

Two days from Bucharest to Peles, Bran, Brasov, Sibiu, and Sighisoara with a small-group guide and overnight stay in Sighisoara.

“Our guide Nicu was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The experience was 100% worth it and the same quality of trip would be impossible without a guide. All the sights and locations we're beautiful and fascinating and the amount of information provided about the history of transylvania (but also Romania in general) was invaluable. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour - Sighișoara clock tower, medieval streets, and city-wall views

SB01 – City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania

SB01 - City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania - Meeting at Piata Huet and planning your walking game

5.SB01 – City Tour Sibiu: Exploring the Heart of Transylvania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

A 2-hour English-guided walk through Sibiu’s Upper Town, from Piata Mare to Liars’ Bridge and cathedral murals, with mountain views.

“Linus was a superstar guide with a profound knowledge of his city and a desire to share information about Sibiu. An excellent, informative and enjoyable tour of a stunning city with a fascinating history.”

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Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov!

Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov! - Black Church and the mix of faiths in one city loop

6.Day trips and excursions in nature, cities in Transylvania, Brasov!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Private 4-hour Brasov citadel walk with Black Church, Sforii Street, towers and mountain views, plus pickup and English.

“Despite the rough snowy weather that day, we had a great time with Florin visiting Peles and Pelisor castles, and since the weather wasn't permitting to go to Cantacuzino castle as planned, Florin suggested to take us to Sinaia Monastery instead. We have arranged online tickets in advance for the first 2 castles, as he suggested, so we had a smooth experience. I can say Florin is a GREAT guide! Very passionate, he knows his history and the history of the places we visited, always eager to explain and tell stories, answer all my questions and go above and beyond my expectations! And I also enjoyed him talking about his…”

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2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara - Small-group minivan, 8:00 am start, and the reality of road time

7.2-Day Transylvania from Bucharest: Brasov, Bran, Sighisoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $409

A 2-day Transylvania mini trip from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Bran Castle, with pickup and an overnight.

“This trip was our highlight in Romania. Excellent value for the price. Gorgeous scenery and Fairytale cities. Staying over night in Sighisoara was breathtaking. Peles Castle made us speechless. Terrific driver Boogie took excellent care of us. We highly recommend this trip🤗”

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Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan

Transylvania: Cultural Full-Day Trip by Minivan - Sinaia and Peles Castle: royal romance with serious craftsmanship

4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest - Day 1: Bran Castle myth, Peles Castle elegance, then Brașov by evening

9.4-Day Private Tour in Transylvania from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,175

4-day private Transylvania tour from Bucharest with Bran, Peles, UNESCO Saxon churches, Sighișoara, Sibiu, Brașov, and scenic return by Transfăgărășan.

“Three of us just had an enjoyable tour with Stefan as our private guide. Our flight from Hong Kong is delayed for one day. However, Stefan and Mihai are able to rework out itinerary very nicely to catch up most important spots. Of course, I had to say Stefan drives very well. He is very considerate to make sure we see the best, we hear the story, we have good food, wine and ice-cream ! Transylvania got a lot to offer ... it's fresh air, history, churches and architectures. I personally enjoyed it much more than Bucharest city.”

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Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov's Medieval Old Town - Private Car With Wi-Fi, Water, and Real Local Guidance

10.Private Tour: Transylvanian Castles and Brasov’s Medieval Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private Transylvania day trip from Bucharest to Peles and Bran Castles and Brasov old town, with hotel pickup, English guides, and timed stops.

“Dan was our tour guide and he was absolultely lovely! The sites itself were alright. Definitely recommend not going on a weekend. But otherwise stunning sceneries all the way through :)”

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Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov

Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov - Peles Castle and Its Royal-Geek Details (That You’ll Actually Notice)

11.Private Day Tour in Transylvania, Peles and Bran Castles from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Private 8 to 9 hour castles day trip from Brasov to Peles and Bran, plus Rasnov Fortress or Poiana Brasov, with pickup and English guide.

“Ramona was fantastic. She is so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She made the day really enjoyable. All the sights were amazing and she gave us so much history and information about each stop. Would recommend this tour and especially Ramona.”

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3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour - Day 1: Curtea de Argeș and Cozia Monastery, Then Sibiu’s Old Town

12.3-Day Medieval Transylvania Package Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 days · from $588

A 3-day Medieval Transylvania tour from Bucharest with small-group visits to Curtea de Argeș, Sibiu, fortified churches, Sighișoara, Bran, and Sinaia.

“Our three days in Transylvania with Matthew were fantastic. It was a small group—just the two of us and another couple—which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our guide was an excellent driver, and we felt safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. We saw some incredible sights just off the side of the road, and the forests were absolutely stunning. The castles we visited were impressive, and the towns of Sibiu and Brașov were really charming and full of character. Both hotels we stayed in were perfect—not too big, with very good breakfasts. Overall, the trip was great value, and we’re very happy with our choice.”

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Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest - Day 1: Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, and the Drive into Brasov

13.Transylvania Castles 4-day tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,154

Four days of Transylvania castles from Bucharest, with Peleș, Bran, fortified churches, and UNESCO towns, guided by professionals.

“Rolandia was fantastic, and our tour guide George was one of the nicest people we've ever met and really did everything to make us feel welcome. Note, we didn't do this exact tour but close - we did a custom private tour that started in Budapest and went to Corvin, Bran, and Peles castles. We stayed overnight in Timisora and Sibiu. Would definitely recommend Rolandia - they made planning very easy and were super accommodating to what we wanted to do. All three castles were very cool to visit, and loved how quaint Sibiu is!”

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Transylvania Gems: Sighisoara, Medias, Biertan & Gypsy life

Transylvania Gems: Sighisoara, Medias, Biertan & Gypsy life - Medias and its medieval secrets: Citadel of Light plus a workshop

Transylvania: Dracula’s Castle and Birthplace Tour

Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour - Sighișoara clock tower, medieval streets, and city-wall views